Obs Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Obs Restaurant & Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average DeLand restaurant scores 73. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in storage area, freezer chest . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside covered area, has trip,e door reach in cooler, stove, hand wash sink food preparation tables , barbecue unit, double, hand sink and can opener. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in cooler gasket soiled and torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in storage area, freezer chest . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled behind dish machine, with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
74
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside bar soda gun nozzle soiled,with grime and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Juan, - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in cooler gasket torned. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan in walk in cooler soiled with dust . -Gasket in kitchen freezer chest with grime. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn soiled gasket on freezer chest in wash ware area, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer chest. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Reach in cooler blue cheese dressing (65F - Cold Holding); Operator placed ,less than 4 hours. Kitchen Table top unit cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked wings,in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside bar soda gun , soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Freezer chest outside with fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer chest. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn soiled gasket on freezer chest in wash ware area, **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen refrigerated unit cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); /2 hourscheese (50F - Cold Holding);operator placed ice **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Customers enter establishment through kitchen. Customers enter food storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
43-10-4
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. **Warning**
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar sodamgun holster soiled with grime **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink stored in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
33
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker at bar touched hair and did not wash hands prior to serving food. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
12A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Burner, microwave, reach in coolers can opener all stored in outside covered area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Time Extended for reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker at bar touched hair and did not wash hands prior to serving food. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooker. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage area reach in cooler Milk 49F less than 4 hours. Operator discarded, **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Customers enter establishment through wash ware areas. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
43-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light brown liquid in spray bottle striped over three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Burner, microwave, reach in coolers can opener all stored in outside covered area. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
41
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker placed gloves without washing hands after Checking on hand sink plumbing issue,. Educated worker. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb by ice machine,
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun soiled with dirt and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In outside ice machine.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at kitchen employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3- buckets of pickle stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in TRUE cold holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -kitchen walk in cooler door soiled with dirt. - Ice machine gasket soiled with dirt.
23-03-4
Basic - Washware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
32
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Obs Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Obs Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Obs Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Obs Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Obs Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Obs Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Obs Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Obs Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Obs Restaurant & Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Obs Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Obs Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around four times per year on average.
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